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Saturday, March 7, 2015

MINNEAPOLIS NORTH WENT UP AGAINST ARMSTRONG IN A BOYS’ BASKETBALL GAME

On Feb. 9, Minneapolis North and Armstrong squared off against each other in a boys’ basketball game.

Armstrong started out in a man-to-man defense. They didn’t allow North to take open shots.

North called a timeout with 16:25 left in the first half. The score was Armstrong 6, North 4.

Armstrong came up with deep 3-point baskets early in the first half. They were able to get past the North defenders.

North struggled to shoot the ball throughout the first half. Even though they struggled to shoot the ball they kept trying.

North’s Tyler Johnson came up with steals and was able to make layups off the steals. North did a good job of getting the ball into his hands? Teammate Isaac Johnson also was able to come up with mid-range jump shots.

North did a good job of attacking the defense as they were able to get to the basket. They came up with mid-range jump shots and layups.

North took their time on the offensive end. They were able to get everyone involved in the offense.

Armstrong’s Sean Burns came up with mid-range jump shots and layups. He also came up with two handed slam dunks.

The score went back and forth late in the first half. Neither team went on a huge run in the first half.

At halftime the score was Armstrong 40, North 38.

As the second half got underway North continued to push the ball down the floor and looked for baskets in transition.

North got the ball into the hands of Ahzerik Rodgers. Rodgers came up with layups and jump shots consistently throughout the game.

North stepped up their defensive pressure in the second half. They made it more difficult for Armstrong to get open looks at the basket.

Neither team went on a run early in the second half.

Willson came up with some big rebounds for his team. He was able to get the ball into his teammates hands.

Armstrong’s Sean Burns came up with big layups in the second half. His teammates did a good job of getting him the ball in spots where he could shoot it.

The score continued to go back and forth late in the game. Neither team went on a huge run in the second half.

North’s Ja’Quan Sanders-Smith came up with huge mid-range jump shots and layups late in the game.

North came away with the 77-75 victory over Armstrong.

The leading scorers for Armstrong were Sean Burns with 28 points, Evan Nolan 17 points, and Race Thompson with 12 points.

The leading scorers for North were Odell Wilson with 18 points, Jamil Jackson had 16 points and Tyler and Isaac Johnson each had 14 points.